Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)

7.0/10 • 116 min • Documentary

Overview

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

Cast

Maria Bamford

Self

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